Freeman Medical Musings

Welcome to Freeman Health System

Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.

In 2016, Freeman earned dozens of awards for medical excellence and safety from CareChex®, a quality rating system that helps consumers evaluate healthcare providers. The Leapfrog Group gave Freeman the highest Hospital Safety Score possible three times in a row.

With more than 300 physicians on staff representing more than 60 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, children’s services and women’s services.

Additionally, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius.

Call us today to find a world-class healthcare provider.

Freeman Recognized by National Publication

Freeman Health System was recognized by “Becker’s Hospital Review” as being tied for fifth in the nation and is among the top 36 hospitals with the lowest 30-day readmission rates for hip and knee replacement surgery.

Freeman Volunteer Services

Every year #GivingTuesday – the Tuesday immediately following Thanksgiving – is celebrated with acts of philanthropy and kindness around the world. This holiday season, we offer the opportunity for you to give the gift of yourself – volunteer! Freeman volunteers enjoy day-to-day opportunities to impact the quality of life in our communities throughout the year. For details please call Freeman Volunteer Services: 417.347.4603

Diabetes Awareness

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million people have diabetes in the Unites States – 1 out of 3 adults have prediabetes, and 1 out of 4 Americans do not know they have diabetes.

Suicide Awareness

The rate of suicides in Missouri trends higher than that in the United States. In data released by the American Association of Suicidology, Missouri had a suicide rate of 16.8 per 100,000 people in 2014. This ranks the state 17 in the nation and higher than the national average of 13.4 suicides per 100,000 people. Ozark Center mental health professionals offer valuable resources to people who need them and can be reached at 800.247.0661.

Physician Spotlight

John Cox, DO

Cardiologist

John Cox, DO, is a Freeman Health System Cardiologist. Board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, he earned his medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. and completed his residency, internship and fellowship at Riverside Hospital.

Patient Story

Kristi Seibert

Freeman Patient

"Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute doctors worked together to save my life after I had a widower-maker heart attack – the kind of attack people just don’t survive. I’m grateful for the care I received and don’t know what I would have done without the therapists who helped me through rehabilitation."

Freeman's Neighborhood Care

At Freeman Health System, we're dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to you and your family. Our doctors, surgeons and specialists live and work in your community. Whether you visit one of our new neighborhood care facilities in Carthage, Lamar, Seneca or Webb City or any of our many partner clinics, you'll know you're in good hands. It's the personal care, close to home, that you've come to expect from Freeman Health System.

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